books
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the act of longing
thinking about The Thorn Birds and the original forbidden love story There is a legend about a bird which sings just once in its life, more sweetly than any other creature on the face of the earth. From the moment… Continue reading
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the modern love story according to Emily Henry
beyond tropes: how the author redefines contemporary romance. How do you define a love story? I find myself asking that question often, especially as the world seems to be losing a shared understanding of it—and as societal changes spark new… Continue reading
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a review of Stranger Things: The First Shadow
reviewing the theatrical spectacle and hidden depths of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. I’m a very big fan of Stranger Things. When I say “fan,” I don’t necessarily mean it in just the fun, fictional character–obsessed way, but in the… Continue reading
the back rows 